About TED

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1984 by Richard Kinder and Malcolm Gladwell. The organization's mission is to "improving the world through ideas."

TED started as an idea born out of a conversation between Richard Kinder and his colleagues at D.E. Shaw. The initial goal was to create a platform where scientists, artists, and other experts could share their knowledge with a wider audience.

History of TED

TED's early days were marked by challenges. In 1984, Richard Kinder and Malcolm Gladwell founded the organization as a way to "spread new ideas across disciplines." The first TED conference took place in 1995.

Team at TED

TED's team is diverse and talented, with experts from various fields. Some notable members include Chris Anderson (TED curator), John Mackey (co-founder of Reddit), and Andrew Sullivan (columnist).